Ningxia Goji Berries Gou Qi Zi Premium Grade Large Berry Sun Dried No Sulfur 250g x 2 Jars for Tea Wine and Cooking

Ningxia Goji Berries, known in TCM as Gou Qi Zi (枸杞子), from Lycium barbarum. These premium-grade dried whole berries are sun-dried without sulfur fumigation and packed in jars. In TCM theory, goji is sweet in flavor and neutral in nature, traditionally associated with the liver and kidney channels. Traditionally used in teas, soups, congee, and herbal wine, they are also enjoyed as a wholesome snack. Store in a cool, dry place or refrigerate for freshness.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Ningxia origin goji berries, a region traditionally prized for goji cultivation
• Known in TCM as Gou Qi Zi (枸杞子), botanically Lycium barbarum, dried whole fruit
• Premium special grade with large plump berries, sun-dried without sulfur fumigation
• Versatile for herbal tea, soups, congee, wine infusion, or eating directly as a snack
• Convenient jarred pack of 250g x 2 jars, suitable for daily household use

Quality & Sensory

Typically deep red to orange-red with a plump, slightly chewy texture and a mild sweet aroma. Brewed or steeped, the berries typically yield a light amber infusion with a gently sweet, faintly tangy taste, and the softened berries can be eaten.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep in hot water as a daily herbal tea, alone or with chrysanthemum or red dates
• Add to soups, congee, and stews during the final minutes of cooking
• Soak in liquor to make traditional goji wine
• Sprinkle over oatmeal, yogurt, or baked goods, or eat directly as a snack

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Gou Qi Zi is a classic tonic herb traditionally used in decoctions, soups, and daily teas, often paired with chrysanthemum, red dates, longan, or yam. It is a common ingredient in congee and herbal wine, and is traditionally associated with nourishing formulas enjoyed in autumn and winter. Home cooks also add it to chicken soup and pork rib soup for a mildly sweet herbal note.

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